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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 28, 1905
Page
4
A long editorial argues 40 foot lots are outdated and urges new suburban additions to offer half to two acre plots. It praises rural benefits, warns against narrow streets, and urges city and county officials to favor spacious, affordable, air rich neighborhoods over dense developments.
The discussion cites Mormon practice of polygamy and argues it threatens the sanctity of the American home. It asserts federal laws compel Utah and Utah’s statehood should include an anti polygamy compact. It condemns Joseph F. Smith for defying government and endorses nationwide restraint on polygamous households.
Bank Francisco November 3 Workmen dismantle the old post office building erected half a century ago. The site near Montgomery Street faced Washington and Francisco Streets, chosen for business-center proximity. Finished in October 185 not long after work began, the government paid 800.00 dollars for construction. Once massive and imposing, the solid walls remain, built over a quagmire, with heavy walls standing firm.
A humorous collage of lines about a farewell tour by Sarah Bernhardt, elopements and fortunes, railroads and regulation, a senator remarking on rate hikes, and a boss selling umbrellas and rugs amid rainy weather, all stitched with casual banter and local color.
Washington reports postmaster general Cortelyou plans major changes to the U S mail service including placing first class post offices under the merit system and granting larger powers to heads of larger post offices while keeping good postmasters in place. Ratings will be based on efficiency with a nationwide merit plan, affecting about 50 000 offices and stirring political reaction.
In Cork Ireland a dog party fundraiser drew attendees led by a woman with her dog Len. Notable guest Lord Shatterary attended after travels with the Prince and Princess of Wales. Only paying guests could enter, with proceeds directed to a charity hospital.
An OCR fragment predicts fortunes and cautions for the reader, noting an unsettled year with losses and disappointments. It mentions a young suitor and warns women to be careful, while a child born on a certain day is described as steady and thoughtful but to stay employed.
On M. D. Lillibridge’s farm northeast of Hartford City a bear battled two horses. The bear withstood kicks as the animals fought. one horse died from blood loss and the other was likely mortally wounded. The team was valued at 350.
Special to the Sun from Frankfort Indiana reports Andrew Carnegie will donate 17500 dollars if the city guarantees 150 dollars annually for library maintenance. Local officials expect the school board to accept the offer for building a library.
In St Paul a group of women has pledged to raise $5,000 for the YMCA building project. One donor offered $5,000 and another offered $5.10, spurring the group to commence fundraising with confidence in success.
Englewood Christian church hosts evangelist Mur phy led services continued every evening this week after two weeks of meetings. Attendees come from across the city and 14 persons were baptized Sunday evening.
The Methodist Ministers Association offers aid to Mayor-elect Bookwalter to keep the lid after his inauguration. Ministers committees plan resolutions to oppose a convention of Protestant ministers and urge that Protestant leaders of the city withhold support to resist efforts to lift the aid once in office.
This year a decorative holiday cover is prepared for pae books to make a attractive present. Accounts may be opened between now and the holidays and, if desired, the book can be sent to the recipient on Christmas Eve.
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